Many people have been writing blogs about their favorite games from this generation, and I was inspired to write my own. I have a hard time ranking games like this, so these are in no particular order. Enjoy!

Uncharted 2 & 3

The first Uncharted game was good, and then Naughty Dog perfected the formula with the second and third games in the series. The stories and characters are great, the graphics (especially the facial animations of characters) set new standards, the music helped create the atmosphere in each area, and the multiplayer was fun for a long time. If I had to pick between the two, I would say that Uncharted 2 is my favorite. Right after I got it, I beat it three times in a row. For some reason I really loved the story and characters in this one. Hopefully Naughty Dog will bring Nate, Sully, and Elena back for more on the PS4!

Infamous & Infamous 2

The Infamous games starred Cole and his best friend Zeke, and were a whole lot of fun. I loved the idea of creating a superhero-like character for a video game, and Sucker Punch wrote a great story to go along with it. They also gave players the choice to be a villain with various choices throughout each game, and it was cool to see how these choices ended up affecting the look and feel of your powers. The second game in the series featured more polished gameplay, and the new powers were really fun. I'm sad that Cole won't be in the next game, but am nonetheless looking forward to Second Son and a new set of characters and powers.

Street Fighter 4

Street Fighter 4 was my introduction to the long running fighting game series, and is the game I played the most on PS3 by far. The only fighting games I played before this were the Smash Bros. games, so this was the first technical fighter I played. Thankfully I had a good friend who was very good at the game to show me the ropes, otherwise I probably wouldn't have stuck with it. I ended up buying my own arcade stick and got pretty good with it, and still play frequently to this day. Yes, there are too many versions of this game, and it has its faults, but it is still a very well made and fun game. I'm looking forward to the (hopefully) final patch this winter, and eventually SF5!

Little Big Planet & Little Big Planet 2

The Little Big Planet games are two of the best platformers I have ever played, hands down. Media Molecule manage to create two of the best multiplayer games on the PS3, and added a ton of replay value with player created stages. I spent a lot of time slapping friends, pulling each other off of ledges, and solving team based puzzles. I wasn't sure that a second game in the series was necessary before it came out, but MM managed to prove me wrong by making a great game. I'm interested to see what this studio does on the PS4!

Assassins Creed 2

I had trouble getting into the first Assassins Creed, and never beat it. I was pleasantly surprised with the sequel, and put a lot of hours into it. Ubisoft improved on the formula from the first game in every way, and then some. Ezio was a great character, and was much easier (for me, at least) to like and get invested in. Ubisoft did an amazing job recreating medieval Italy, and I loved exploring each town. I'm sad to see Ezio's story end, but thankfully we got two more games with him to enjoy.

Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain was a very ambitious game that featured character interaction driven by player choices, incredible graphics, and a lot of quick-time events. For some, the controls nearly ruined the game. I didn't mind the controls and all of the quick-time events because the story was so good. I had a hard time putting this game down, and beat it in two days. It was short, but intense! Due to the choices available to the player throughout the game, there are many endings to be unlocked. If you haven't played Heavy Rain yet, I highly recommend it.

The Last of Us

What more is there to be said about Naughty Dog's masterpiece? The Last of Us is easily one of the best games of its generation. To be honest, I wasn't too excited about this game when it was first announced. Then more trailers and information were released, and the perfect reviews started pouring in. This game features some of the strongest character development in a game, a brilliant ending, and beautiful graphics. This is probably my favorite PS3 game, along with Uncharted 2.

Final Fantasy 13-2

Not many people enjoyed Final Fantasy 13 & 13-2, but I really enjoyed them. They had their flaws, sure, but were very enjoyable games (for me, at least). I found myself liking 13-2 much more than its predecessor, and sunk many hours into the side quests. The battle system was fun and fast paced, and the story was satisfying. I'm really looking forward to Lightning Returns, and hope it lives up to the hype of recent previews.

Rayman Origins

This was my first Rayman game, and it's one of the best platformers of this generation. The characters are wacky and funny, the gameplay is fun, and the graphics are beautiful. It also has really fun multiplayer, and I had some good times playing this with my brother and friends. Ubisoft really hit it out of the park with Origins, and I hope they continue the trend on the PS4!

Journey

Journey is one of the most breathtaking games I have ever played. It features a unique take on multiplayer that adds so much to the experience. For a game that doesn't have any text or voice overs, it has a strong story that packs an emotional punch. Austin Wintory wrote a beautiful and haunting soundtrack that compliments the game's visuals very well, and he was also nominated for a Grammy for his work. Journey is arguably one of the best games of this generation, and if you have yet to play it, what are you waiting for? If you've already played it, go play it again!